6/15 UPDATE: Vouchers are still available, for the markets held on June 15th and June 22nd. One-hundred food tickets are available for the first 100 veterans in Chemung County.  

CHEMUNG COUNTY, N.Y. (WENY) -- On June 8th and 15th there will be 100 food tickets worth $10 at th Wisner Food Market available each Thursday for the first 100 veterans from Chemung County. The tickets will be given out on a first come first serve basis to any veteran that stops and check in at the Chemung County Department of Veterans Affairs tent at the Wisner Market.

Funded through the Dwyer Program, county officials went out of their way to thank Kylene Kiah and Katie Flynn from Elmira Downtown Development for also assisting with the program.

Outside the food vouchers the Chemung County Dwyer Program has released it's schedule for June and it also includes yoga classes, coffee meets and more. On top of that as the march into the summer months continues Dwyer Program officials say they will be expanding programing.

On Sunday June 11th the Dwyer Program is co-hosting a Women Veterans Appreciation Day Luncheon at the Big Flats American Legion Post #1612 from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

There will be ongoing Yoga classes any interested veterans, classes are every Tuesday night from 6-7 p.m. at Ultimate Fit Chick in Elmira, NY with instructor Jessica Janowsky.

On the third Thursday of every month there will be a veterans Coffee Mess at the Italian American Veterans Club, 1070 Magee St. in Elmira, NY from 9-11 a.m. All veterans are welcome to join for coffee, a bite to eat or company. There will also be information on assistance programs for veterans.

Going forward officials from the  Chemung County Department of Veterans Affairs say they are open to new ideas for events or trips.  

If you have any questions please contact the Chemung County Dept. of Veterans Affairs at 607-737-5445.